Misjudgment: meaning, definitions and examples

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misjudgment

 

[ ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in law

The act of judging someone or something incorrectly or unfairly.

Synonyms

error, miscalculation, mistake.

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Word Description / Examples
misjudgment

Used when someone makes an incorrect opinion or decision about something or someone.

  • Her misjudgment of his character led to many problems
  • The company's misjudgment in market demand caused them to stock too many products
mistake

A general term for anything done incorrectly, regardless of context.

  • I made a mistake by not checking my work
  • Forgetting her birthday was a big mistake
error

Refers to a mistake or incorrect action in technical, procedural, or factual situations.

  • An error in the code caused the program to crash
  • The pilot's error resulted in a delayed flight
miscalculation

Used when someone makes a wrong assessment, usually in numerical or strategic terms.

  • The financial miscalculation led to severe budget shortages
  • Their miscalculation in timing caused the plan to fail

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested based on a misjudgment by the police.
  • The misjudgment of the witness led to a wrongful conviction.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A mistake in judgment or perception.

Synonyms

misapprehension, misconception, misinterpretation.

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misjudgment

When someone makes an incorrect decision or evaluates a situation or person wrongly. Often used in legal, business, and personal contexts.

  • Her misjudgment of the market trends led to significant financial losses
  • He recognized that firing his employee was a misjudgment
misinterpretation

Involves an incorrect understanding or explanation of words, behavior, or events. Common in literary analysis, communication, and interpersonal relationships.

  • The misinterpretation of the research data led to false conclusions
  • Her words were taken out of context, leading to a misinterpretation
misconception

When someone holds a belief that is incorrect or not based on factual information. Commonly used in educational, scientific, and social contexts.

  • There is a widespread misconception that vaccines are unsafe
  • His misconceptions about the project caused delays
misapprehension

Refers to a misunderstanding or incorrect notion about something. Typically used in formal or intellectual discussions.

  • There was a common misapprehension about the effects of the new policy
  • They acted under the misapprehension that all the documents were filed

Examples of usage

  • Her misjudgment of his character cost her the relationship.
  • His misjudgment in handling the situation led to disastrous consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "misjudgment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 julgamento errado

🇮🇳 गलत निर्णय

🇩🇪 Fehlurteil

🇮🇩 kesalahan penilaian

🇺🇦 неправильне судження

🇵🇱 błędna ocena

🇯🇵 誤った判断

🇫🇷 erreur de jugement

🇪🇸 error de juicio

🇹🇷 yanlış değerlendirme

🇰🇷 잘못된 판단

🇸🇦 حكم خاطئ

🇨🇿 chybný úsudek

🇸🇰 nesprávny úsudok

🇨🇳 错误的判断

🇸🇮 napačna presoja

🇮🇸 rangur dómur

🇰🇿 қате шешім

🇬🇪 არასწორი გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 yanlış mühakimə

🇲🇽 error de juicio

Etymology

The word 'misjudgment' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning 'badly' and 'judgment' which comes from Old French 'jugement'. The concept of judging incorrectly has been a part of human communication and decision-making for centuries, with references found in ancient philosophical writings. The term has evolved to represent the act of making a mistake in judgment or perception, highlighting the fallibility of human reasoning.

See also: adjudge, adjudicate, injudicious, judgable, judgeable, judgement, judges, judging, judgment, judgmental, judgmentally, judicial, judiciary, judicious, judiciously, judiciousness, misjudge, prejudge, prejudgment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,665 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.